Exhaust Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner assembly, air intake pipe and EVAP canister (if required). Disconnect oxygen sensor connector and brackets. Disconnect EGR pipe from right (No. 2) bank exhaust manifold. Remove exhaust manifold covers.
- Raise and support vehicle. On 4WD models, place match marks on joint flange and drive shaft. Disconnect drive shaft from front differential. On all models, remove No. 1 exhaust pipe bolts and nuts. Remove exhaust pipe. Remove exhaust manifold stiffener from transmission case. Remove exhaust manifolds and gaskets from cylinder head.